LAWN TENNIS

Gisborne Times, Volume LXIII, Issue 10141, 29 October 1925, Page 7

LAWN TENNIS

ANDERSON PLAYS IN AYELL- ' INGTON. PRESENTATION EROM N-Z. . ASSOCIATION, AVELLINGTON, Oct. SI. Some of the Australian tennis^lav,ors Alio have boon m the Old AVoild/ plaved here td-day .in our own wea-, the'r, while in their : own country their relatives and friends were cnioyin.«s a heat wave of 90 degrees in the shade. Some five hundred people braved the cold and a shower of rain to see the play. . , „ Interest centred in v Anderson, though the play of the women was even more sparkling. Anderson was not in form after the long w°ja,.e. and lie evidently felt the hitter opld, for it took him some time to get going. Nevertheless, lie was able to heat Ollivief in three straight set? and later in a . or? set match lm. defeated •'ls'. \v. .Andrews. : r the:.. Palmeistom Nin'tli;:iilaycrNrfter v ±be T latter was o -to Anderson’s; 2 land,, wanted only a •.point in the next- game, to y.in th ■ set:- Andrews proved himself a clean,. l,aid :hitter:■ a M ■'-liis nbicements weie. at times excellent. In tins •.ever, Anderson ■'■.was, not PJ!;. wall as he did in las match with Gl-v iivier.* ' ' '

Anderson and Noel Wilson (of Wellington), a promising, young player*, beat Ollivier and A'ndrews in a doubles match, durng wlieh there wasy some interesting play. The Australian women, Mrs. Harper, Miss Boyd and Miss Ackhurst, played with great activity, and their volleying, both overhead and at the net, was often effective. Each of the Australians was paired with a Now Zealander. The New Zealanders would have been no match for the Australians. ; y • . Anderson was presented by the sociation with a handsome rug, similar to the one given the Prince of AVales. He suitably acknowledged the gift, stating' that it had been quite a pleasure 'to play before the people that afternoon. He expressed regret that he was not in proper condition, and that he had not been able to put more energy into his play:' However, he had not been able, to devote much time to exercise on the ship for, as some of them knew, he had a greater responsibility. there.) ;.,-A. Voice: Yes, we ■ know-,; looking after the baby. (Laughter.) ‘ He added that he had. felt the cold and that it.had taken; him some time to warm up- He hoped the game would be one of many he would be able to play against New Zealand players • Anderson was heartily cheered as lie walked off the court. —Special.